Food service assistant

Wshgroup; Great Kingshill; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Holroyd Howe is seeking a dedicated catering assistant to support daily school dining operations. You will assist with food preparation, service and presentation to a high standard while maintaining strict hygiene across kitchen and service areas.

The role requires flexibility, a can-do attitude and excellent organisation, with a focus on customer service for pupils, staff and visitors. DBS checks and safeguarding responsibilities are standard for all roles.

Qualifications

• Experience in contract or high-volume catering is preferred.
• Good Health & Safety knowledge is desirable.
• Flexible with a can-do attitude and customer-focused.
• Team player with excellent organisation and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation, service and presentation of food to a high standard.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene across kitchen and service areas.
• Assist with food labelling, temperature checks and allergen controls.
• Provide excellent customer service to pupils, staff and visitors.
• Set up and clear service areas, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
• Follow all food safety, health & safety and safeguarding procedures.
• Support hospitality events and occasional out-of-hours functions.
• Ensure compliance with allergen controls.

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Support the preparation, service, and presentation of food to a high standard
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene across kitchen and service areas
• Assist with food labelling, temperature checks, and allergen controls
• Provide excellent customer service to pupils, staff, and visitors
• Set up and clear service areas, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations
• Follow all food safety, health & safety, and safeguarding procedures
• Contribute to hospitality events and occasional out-of-hours functions
• Accountability for following and championing allergen controls

Candidate Profile

• Ideally have experience working within contract, or high-volume catering
• Possess a good Health & Safety knowledge
• Flexible with a can-do attitude, customer-focused
• Fun and enthusiastic
• Have excellent organisation skills
• Demonstrate great attention to detail
• Be a team player and enjoy succeeding as a team
• Possess great customer service skills
• Have a flexible approach to work

We pride ourselves on

• People first
  We're a company of individuals, united in doing our best for our clients.
• Great food, always
  Using only the best ingredients, our food is fresh, authentic and tailored to each school, age group, and specific needs and preferences.
• Food education
  We educate pupils through food, encouraging them to understand and develop their own personal tastes and make informed food choices.
• Respect in everything we do
  Our respectful codes of conduct inform how we behave towards our clients and customers, suppliers and business partners, and each other.
• Fresh thinking
  New ideas for food, service and ways of working help us maintain our position as creative leaders in school catering.

In order to be considered for this role you must be able to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK.

Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all employees to share this commitment.

All roles within Holroyd Howe involve regulated activity.

It is a criminal offence for individuals barred from working with children to apply for such roles.

An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a Barred List check will be required for all successful applicants.

Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide information about relevant criminal offences and will be subject to an online search of publicly available information.

This search helps identify any issues that may affect suitability to work with children.

This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.